Websites look wrong

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Problems viewing a website can be caused by many things. The website may not following Web standards, or it could be related to your browser settings or configuration, problematic extensions or programs that are blocking web content, or a Firefox/Mozilla Suite bug. More information can be found in the following articles:

Other solutions:

  • Clear your cache and cookies in Firefox "Privacy" options (under "Cache" and "Cookies" ) or in Mozilla Suite preferences (under "Advanced -> Cache" and "Privacy & Security -> Cookies -> Cookie Manager").
  • The page may require cookies or popup windows. Enable these features in Firefox options under Content (Web Features in 1.0.x) or in Mozilla Suite's preference settings under "Privacy & Security -> "Popup Windows" and "Cookies".

If the website doesn't work in Firefox or Mozilla Suite by design, the best long term solution is to respectfully ask the website developer if they can make their page work in Firefox/Mozilla Suite. For help on doing this, see the Tech Evangelism project page.

Possible solutions for website developers

  • Ensure your code completely or nearly validates to W3 specifications. Use the HTML Validator and the CSS Validator to find errors in your website.
  • Check the JavaScript Console for errors and warnings.
  • Post in the Web Development forum at mozillaZine to get help with your site.